TBB Staff
Senate Passes Cornyn-Backed Criminal Justice Reform
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) made the following remarks on the Senate floor prior to the Senate passing the First Step Act, criminal justice reform legislation largely based on his prison reform bill
IBC-Bank Zapata Donates $3,500 to Texas State University Mariachi Band “Nueva Generacion” After Free...
IBC Bank-Zapata Chairman of the Board Renato Ramirez and President Ricardo Ramirez presented a check for $3,500 to the award-winning Texas State Mariachi Nueva Generación, Texas State University’s Mariachi Band, at IBC Main Bank-Zapata, on Monday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Cornyn: Criminal Justice Reform Clears Key Vote
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the recent changes made to the First Step Act and the resulting endorsements from key law enforcement groups.
Cuellar Discusses Alternatives to Border Security
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) discuss alternatives to constructing a border wall with President Trump
Rep. Cuellar: Supports Strong Border Security Without a 14th Century Wall
As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) understands the importance of keeping the federal government funded.
Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the Abolish Human Trafficking Act, passed the Senate after being amended by the House of Representatives.
City of San Juan Hosts Annual Noche De Paz Christmas Celebration
The City of San Juan held their annual Christmas holiday event, "Noche de Paz" for the community on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
PSJA Bear Trey Guajardo signs with UTRGV Baseball
PSJA Early College High School Athlete Trey Guajardo signed with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Monday, Dec. 17 to join the Vaquero Baseball Team. He was joined by his family, coaches, and friends.
Symphony of Colors Combines Indigenous Wixárika Art and Musical Instruments
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will open the internationally acclaimed Symphony of Color exhibition in association with the Hermes Music Foundation, the Secretaria de Cultura en Mexico, and the Festival de Música Contemporánea para un Mundo Mejor.
Rodney Franklin Named Texas State Parks Division Director
Rodney Franklin, a 27-year veteran of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has been selected as the Texas State Parks Division Director.






















